Leica Apo-televid Spotting Scope from Leica

Leica Apo-televid from Leica
Sophisticated optics, rugged mechanics

High-performance Viewing


Closer To The Action
Precise vision even in the close focusing range

Discover the finest pin-sharp details at long distances, as if they were right before your eyes. Leica APO-Televid spotting scopes offer the highest magnifications and superior fields of view over their whole magnification range.




Images with excellent colour fidelity and sharpness with maximum contrast; fast and precise adjustment thanks to their dual-focus system; precise adaptation to any viewing situation and maximum zoom flexibility: this is what sets the Leica APO-Televid spotting scopes apart. The compact, lightweight APO-Televid 65 is particularly suitable as an optical companion for long treks and gives detailed insights. With their large front lens diameter, the APO-Televid 82 models offer detailed, high-contrast images even in unfavourable lighting conditions and when the light fades away, making them particularly suitable for digiscoping.



Perfection In Glass
For superior colour fidelity and maximum contrast

Fluoride lenses and the APO-chromatic lens system enable very low dispersion, excellent colour fidelity and very low colour fringing.




The APO-Televid range meets the highest standards of spotting scopes. Maximum contrast, high transmission and excellent colour fidelity come together in perfect harmony. In combination with the APO-chromatic lens system, the spotting scopes guarantee precise insight into your object of interest – with large magnifications – when the light fades away, in heat haze or in any other unvavourable viewing situations.



Compact And Resistant
Prepared for any situation

Their short build makes the Leica spotting scopes discreet tour companions. If you find that impressive, you will be even more overwhelmed by their interior: high-performance optics, perfectly protected against environmental impacts combined with easy handling.




Whether being used in wind and rain at the seaside, arctic temperatures or dry desert climate, the spotting scopes are dust-proof and extremely robust. The water and dirt repellent AquaDura® coating guarantees clear views, even when rain rolls off the front lens. Nitrogen filling also prevents internal fogging, giving you spectacular, clear viewing experiences in any situation.

Leica Apo-televid Range
Sophisticated optics, rugged mechanics


Leica APO-Televid

These spotting scopes impress with their robust construction, compact design, maximum contrast and natural images. They offer a very wide field of view at all magnification factors, pin-sharp detail resolution and maximum stray-light suppression. The dual-focus system enables fast and precise focusing in every situation, and lets users experience the world of nature at close range or from a distance.

Leica APO-Televid 65




The Leica APO-Televid 65 delivers images with excellent colour fidelity, sharpness and contrast, particularly during daytime viewing. At only 30 cm (29 cm) long, this spotting scope is especially handy and portable, and at the same time it offers the shortest close focusing limit in its class (2.9 m/9.5 ft). It’s also very robust and any shocks or impacts are effectively absorbed by its resistant magnesium-alloy body and rubber armouring.


Technical Data

Leica APO-Televid (65)


Order no. Product 40 127 Straight viewing
40 129 Angled viewing (45°)
Delivery scope Front and rear caps
Front lens diameter 65 mm
Focal length of the lens approx . 440 mm
Close focusing distance approx . 2.9 m/9.5 ft
Exit pupil, twilight factor and field of view See eyepiece chart
Focusing Internal focusing with patented dual focusing device
No. of lens elements (excluding the eyepiece) 4, all multi-coated and AquaDura™
Prism system Straight viewing: Schmidt Pechan prism system

Angled viewing (45°): Schmidt prism system
Watertightness Watertight to a depth of 5 m/16.5 ft
Housing Die-cast magnesium, nitrogen-filled
Eyepiece connection Rapid-change bayonet
Tripod base 1⁄4", rotating with locking screw
Lens hood Sliding lens hood with sighting aid
Filter thread mount E67
Dimensions (W x H x D) 288 x 108 x 83 mm/11.32 x 4.25 x 3,27 in straight

302 x 108 x 83 mm/11.89 x 4.25 x 3.27 in angled
Weight (including eyepiece) 1,469 g/51.82 oz angled

1,520 g/53.62 oz straight
Order No. Accessories
Travel tripod 14 101
Zoom eyepiece 25–50x WW ASPH. 41 021
Extender 1.8x 41 022
Quick-change balance plate, length 140 mm 42 225
Cordura ever-ready case 42 312 (Leica APO-Televid 65)

42 311 (Leica APO-Televid 65 W)
Tripod C-170 42 229
Video head VH1 42 230
Video head VH2 42 231
Universal digital adapter 3 42 304
Photo adapter 42 306
Digiscoping adapter X1/X2/X-E (Type 102) 42 331
Digiscoping adapter X (Type 113) 42 333
TL adapter for Leica M 42 334
TL adapter for Leica TL 42 335

Leica APO-Televid 82

The Leica APO-Televid 82 offers bright, natural and sharp image rendition across its entire field of view. Thanks to its front lens diameter of 82 mm, this spotting scope impresses with high light-gathering power and compact design. In addition, the excellent contrasts of its system make viewing and discoping a unique experience, even at a magnification factor of 90x and in unfavourable lighting conditions. The short close-focusing limit of 3.8 m allows users an additional, unusual perspective.


Technical Data

Leica APO-Televid (82)

Order no. Product 40 119 Straight viewing
40 121 Angled viewing (45°)
Delivery scope Front and rear caps
Front lens diameter 82 mm
Focal length of the lens approx. 440 mm
Close focusing distance approx. 3.8 m/12.5 ft
Exit pupil, twilight factor and field of view See eyepiece chart
Focusing Internal focusing with patented dual focusing device
No. of lens elements (excluding the eyepiece) 4, all multi-coated and AquaDura™
Prism system Straight viewing: Schmidt Pechan prism system

Angled viewing (45°): Schmidt prism system
Watertightness Watertight to a depth of 5 m/16.5 ft
Housing Die-cast magnesium, nitrogen-filled
Eyepiece connection Rapid-change bayonet
Tripod base 1⁄4", rotating with locking screw
Lens hood Sliding lens hood with sighting aid
Filter thread mount E82
Dimensions (W x H x D) 313 x 108 x 101 mm/12.32 x 4.25 x 3.98 in straight

328 x 108 x 101 mm/12.91 x 4.25 x 3.98 in angled
Weight (including eyepiece) 1,469 g/51.82 oz angled

1,520 g/53.62 oz straight
Order No. Accessories
Travel tripod 14 101
Zoom eyepiece 25–50x WW ASPH. 41 021
Extender 1.8x 41 022
Quick-change balance plate, length 140 mm 42 225
Cordura ever-ready case 42 314 (Leica APO-Televid 82)

42 313 (Leica APO-Televid 82 W)
Tripod C-170 42 229
Video head VH1 42 230
Video head VH2 42 231
Universal digital adapter 3 42 304
Photo adapter 42 306
Digiscoping adapter X1/X2/X-E (Type 102) 42 331
Digiscoping adapter X (Type 113) 42 333
TL adapter for Leica M 42 334
TL adapter for Leica TL 42 335

Leica APO-Televid Equipment
Making your Sport Optics outfit even more user-friendly

T2-adapter SL-/TL
Connects Leica SL-/TL with APO-Televid Spotting Scopes

T2-Adapter SL-/TL
With the T2-Adapter you can attach the Leica digiscoping lens to your digital SL-/TL-Camera instead of using the SL-/TL-lens.

This combination makes your APO-Televid spotting scope a powerful camera lense in no time.

• Allows digiscoping with your Leica SL-/TL-Camera
• Maximum resolution in the macro range

T2 Adapter M
Makes your Leica M more flexibel.

With the T2-Adapter you can attach the Leica digiscoping lens to your digital M-Camera instead of using the M-lens. This combination makes your APO-Televid spotting scope a powerful camera lense with a focal length of 855 up to 3.078 mm in no time.

- Allows digiscoping with your Leica M-Camera

- 800 mm focal length

- Maximum resolution in the macro range

Ever-ready Case For Apo Televid 82 W
Ideal in form and function




Ever-ready Case for Apo Televid 82 W

The new neoprene cover for the Leica APO Televid 82 W spotting scopes fits securely around the body of the spotting scope. The durable neoprene protects the optics against impacts and guarantees comfortable handling. The long opening at the centre of the bag allows a smooth rotation of the mounted spotting scope along the longitudinal axis. For longer transportation the carrying strap can be fixed to the spotting scope bag. To prevent the carrying strap from swinging in the wind, it can be easily taken off again. The covers for front lens, eyepiece and focusing barrel are made of robust Cordura. Eyepiece as well as front lens are the most exposed parts of the spotting scope. Thanks to the Cordura covers they are protected against impacts, scratches from thorns and rough terrain. With additional buttons both covers can be fixed to the spotting scope to prevent them from swinging in the wind.

Digiscoping Objective Lens
Longer range, more insight

Natures beauty, butterflies, birds and mammals are fast, so is the Leica Digiscoping Objective Lens (35mm). Simply put the digiscoping objective over the eyepiece of your spotting scope and start taking photos or videos. You never changed so fast between observation and taking a picture. Feel digiscoping with the same intensity you experience observing. Zoom and focusing are used from the telescope. Experience the combination of your camera with Leicas experience in optics, perfect balance between vivid and brilliant colors of maximum neutrality and contrasts for your pictures.

Digital Adapter Q (Typ 116)
More light – more intensity

Birds, butterflies and mammals are fast, but so is your Leica Q. Capture nature’s beauty with your Leica Q. The Summilux 28mm f/1.7 ASPH lens of Leica Q is the fastest in its class, and combined with a specially designed 24 MP CMOS full-frame sensor it provides detailed images of unsurpassed quality.

With the digiscoping adapter for Q (Type 116) you can combine your Leica Q with the Leica APO Televid. No other camera producer provides a digiscoping mode in its systems. This makes the camera even more intuitive and offers a fast solution for great shots. Experience the possibilities in combination with the APO Televid, for example with the digital frame selector of ther Leica Q. In addition to 28mm at full resolution, this function also offers focal lengths of 35 and 50mm. The corresponding frames are displayed in the viewfinder at the press of a button.

Universal Digital Adapter 3
A universal connection to all digital cameras

The Universal Digital Adapter 3 is compatible with all digital compact cameras made by Leica and many other manufacturers. An innovative locking-ring mechanism guarantees a secure connection to the eyepiece of the spotting scope.

Ever-ready Case For Apo Televid 65
Ideal in form and function




Ever-ready Case for Apo Televid 65

The tough and enduring Cordura Ever-Ready cases with shoulder straps not only keep the APO-Televid safe and sound, they also ensure that the spotting scope is ready for use at any time. Thanks to the cleverly designed closing system – with extra openings for the front lens, eyepiece, focusing barrel and tripod mount – the spotting scope does not even need to be taken out of its case for viewing. The Ever-Ready case is available in two designs for both sizes of telescopes: one for straight-viewing and one for angled-viewing spotting scopes.

Balance Plate
For absolute balance with the Leica Tripod Trica 1




Balance Plate

Presenting the 5.5 in./14 cm long Leica Tripod Trica 1 Balance Plate. Made of aluminum, the balance plate optimizes weight distribution of the spotting scope on the tripod and allows easy and effortless tilting of the Leica Tripod Head DH1.

Leica Extender 1.8x
Even closer to the special moment




Get closer than ever before

When you don’t want to miss any of nature’s fascinating details, you need to get closer. That is why Leica has developed the Extender 1.8x for Leica APO-Televid spotting scopes (angled viewing). In combination with the Leica Eyepiece, it allows 45- up to 90-fold magnification. With this unprecedented expansion of the zoom range, wildlife, nature and astronomical observations as well as digiscoping become an even greater pleasure. An integrated, automatic lock on the bayonet connector allows quick and easy attachment of the extender between the spotting scope and eyepiece. Thus, the Leica APO Televid can then be adapted to all applications in no time and becomes even more versatile.

Digital Adapter X1. X2. X-e
Enhancing the versatility of the Leica Spotting Scopes

This small, high-quality adapter is perfectly matched to the optical properties of both the X1, X2 and X-E cameras and the APO-Televid scope. It ensures a safe and precise connection between camera and scope, as well as easy handling.

Digital Adapter X (Typ 113)
Large APS-C-Sensor for brillant images.




Combining a Leica X (Typ 113) with the fitting Leica Digiscoping Adapter for Leica X (Typ 113), the Leica APO-Televid spotting scopes 82 or Leica APO-Televid spotting scopes 82 and the Leica eyepieces you will receive a variable focal length between 850 mm and 3.100 mm. No other connection between a spotting scope and a camera with high quality sensor is so stable and at same time so flexible so easy in its handling. With a light intensity of 1.7 and the approved big APS-C-Sensor you will get images richer in contrast, brightness and depth. Even when the weather and light conditions are bad and you have to choose a higher ISO. New for the Leica X (Typ 113) is the video-function, which provides you also the possibility to digiscope brilliant films in MP4-Format.

IT´S BACK AGAIN! The popular Leica APO-Televid 65 spotting scope is now available again. The compact and lightweight Leica APO-Televid 65 can be used wherever exact reproduction of detail is important. Color brilliance, contrast, and sharpness are a must, for example, when identifying animal species. The compact design makes the Leica APO-Televid 65 ideal for long and demanding hikes in the mountains, or for professional expeditions under any conditions.

I own the 82mm version of this spotting scope. My son recently purchased a 100mm Takahashi telescope and a Televue Ethos eyepiece for astronomy (this combination is considered one of the best for astronomy). Comparing the two side by side at 40x; the Leica spotting scope gives up very little in optical quality to the Takahashi. I continue to be very impressed with the build quality and the optical quality of my Leica Televid.

Leica’s APO-Televid spotting scopes, you’ll enjoy the minutest details in razor-sharp focus. The fluoride lenses and the apochromatic system ensure highest contrasts, optimum colour neutrality and minimal colour fringing. These scopes offer the widest possible field of view over the entire magnification range, along with crisply detailed resolution and maximum stray-light suppression. In addition, the proven Leica dual-focus system allows two different focusing ratios: the rapid focusing required for moving objects, as well as the fine, precise focusing that digiscoping demands. Ideal for intensifying all of your viewing experiences, even those from a great distance.